Virginia & Chesapeake Bay Map from Capt. John Smith By Willem Blaeu, 1618

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Original copper engraved rare map was derived from Capt. John Smith's map of 1612 was the first to accurately depict the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The early settlement of Jamestown is noted and there are several other place names, both English and Native American. In the upper left corner is an engraving of the great Indian chief, Powhatan, seated...

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